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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
Mrs. Jno Conner of Knoxville Tenn reports eight pound weight gain in ten days after taking Tanlac. She says appetite improved sleep returned and digestion better, noting catarrh improved and condition generally better. Tanlac sold by multiple Georgia stores including Porter Butler Hart Childs Reynolds Pharmacy Underwood and Cochran.
Division No 3 met at Turner's Chapel on the fifth Sunday in April 19 6. Rev John Locke led devotional exercises. Represented schools were Antioch Midway Union Crowells Prospect and Turner's Chapel. The program included talks on parenting in Sunday School and a recitation by Lula Moore. Miss Annie Foy presented The Stylish Church with Rev Locke assisting. Rev J W Smith spoke on The Possibility of a Church Without a Sunday School in a reading by Rev J T Adams. An editor’s note claims injustice to Bro Smith Reynolds over program inclusion. Miss Mary Lou Gassett read The Last Hymn. Rev M T Gaultney timed the session. Resolutions praised church, extended Sunday School work, and named a permanent secretary E M Gaultney. Delays acknowledged. Pres T A Shoupe and Sec E M Gaultney.
G Smith announces a new four 70 saw Lumus gin plant to be built at Butler before next season. A 50 horsepower Schofield boiler and engine will power the facility, with shipment around July first and location near the Farmers' Union Warehouse. The ginnery will be supervised by a capable and reliable manager.
Public notice-style promotion touts Foley Kidney Pills as prompt aids for spring fatigue backache rheumatism and kidney trouble. Claims they are highly recommended and sold everywhere.
The Washington Post notes the South produced 3.6 billion in farm products last year with cotton accounting for only 750 million. The 1915 farm-crop gain was led by the South at 317.2 million, 60 percent of national growth, while overall gains in the rest of the country lagged.
The advertisement emphasizes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the original cough syrup praised for coughs colds croup and related ailments. It warns that imitators and substitutes circulate and urges consumers to insist on Foley's. Sold everywhere.
Georgia prepares for a large State Sunday School Convention at the Baptist Tabernacle Atlanta June 13 14 15 with 2000 out of town delegates and 1000 from Atlanta and Fulton County A mammoth Bible class Parade for men delegates is planned with hats and badges The program includes Marion Lawrance P E Green Myral Batchelder and music by E O Excell and Alvin W Roper A special train from Macon will bring delegates to the first session June 13.
An amusing excerpt explores the letter E as the luckless yet essential symbol in English spelling. It notes E’s absence would end meat life and heaven while claiming it anchors honesty and love, yet begins error and stands in typography and printing.
The event hosted by Mrs. Hawkes featured Miss Susie Fowler and Miss Katie Nell Adams assisting guests who enjoyed punch and games. A “Translated Proverbs” contest awarded Omie Lee White a leather bound book of wisdom, and a Gum hunt amused attendees before a dining-room display with a Sweet Girl Graduate diploma and carnations.
A local message appeals to customers to buy in home stores to boost hometown welfare and development. Citizens who value the town urge continued support to keep money circulating locally and strengthen community growth.
Fragmentary OCR notes praise loyal citizens and urging support for a broad war effort. It mentions boosting morale, funding causes, and mobilizing soldiers, with references to published bulletins and public issues guiding collective effort.
The State Sunday School convention convenes in 13-15 in Atlanta with about 2500 delegates from the county urged to attend. Each county school is to be represented. fare is listed for Butler Howard Mauk Rupert. Report letters due to Mr L G Lucas by May and a Sunday School workers program featuring United States themes is planned.
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